UNDERSTANDING THE SNOW ORDINANACE

Take measures to ensure you don't find yourself in violation of the ordinance regarding snow removal and snow parking bans. Here are the two most important requirements:

1) You are required to clear snow and ice on sidewalks that abut your property If the snow stops falling during the day, your sidewalks must be cleared by no more than 12 hours later. If the snow stops falling during the night, all sidewalks must be cleared by 6 p.m. the following day. Sidewalks that are not cleared of snow and ice will be shoveled by the city and the property owner will be fined.

2) When a Snow Emergency is declared, residents must remove their cars from city streets so the snow plows can get through. Cars in violation of this ordinance will be ticketed.

View more information about snow removal at www.bhamgov.org/snowremoval.

Remember, snow removal equipment is large, loud, and difficult to stop. Pedestrians and vehicles should allow a wide safety area around plows and deicing equipment during winter operations. Avoid darting out in front of snow and ice removal equipment, and make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of them Walking or driving too closely in front or behind such equipment can create unsafe conditions. Remember, stay back and stay safe!

Snow Emergency Notifications

When a Snow Emergency is declared, the city will send an eblast (sign up for the city newsletter and alerts at www bhamgov org/enews), send a Nixle text and email alert message (register at www.nixle.com), post on social media and update the city's website (www bhamgov org) Visit www bhamgov org/communicationtools to learn more about these and other communication services.